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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.74, 22,972.97 and 12,667.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.74, 22,972.97 and 12,667.11 is: 17,472.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.74 : 22,972.97 = 12,667.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.74/22,972.97 = 12,667.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.74x = 22,972.97 × 12,667.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.74x = 291,001,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,001,169.68/16,654.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,472.57

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